The house is the first one on the right. The street is historically certified aka Oliver’s Place. When we bought the house long ago, there was an apple orchard sctosd tge street where the well maintained four condo building stands now.

911 is the first house on the right. The wooden gate leads to a private outdoor space and the kitchen door.

staircase is originalBoxsprings of any size will not go up the stairsany mattress used must fold.windows and doors cannot be removed.a grill cannot be used Bicycle storage is the private side path. Bikes cannot be brought into the house.

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Eco Trex deck which is made of recycled water bottles and thin film plastic. It overlooks a number of neighbor’s gardens.

The Delaware Ave Fishing Pier is a short walk from the house through gorgeous Washington Ave Green.

The windowbox is water tentative and filled with permanent perennials which the tenant merely must water to keep healthy.

This East-facing window is very sunny in the mornings. The sink is an extra deep white Kohlar.

Our roofs are professionally maintained seasonally twice a year.

The window box is eco conscious with a water well and planted with a variety of perennials. The tenant’s responsibility is just watering.

The block, other than our house, is entirely owner occupied. There are only six houses on one side and four condos on the other.
The lights were put up and are maintained by a family with two young children. The colors change depending on the day. That same owner installed the posts at either end blocking car traffic after all of us incurred damage to our house fronts from vehicles trying to drive the tiny block.

The tiny block of Bodine Street was long ago certified as historic. It’s also know as Oliver’s Court, built as rentals in 1831, The first tenant was a seamstress, Hannah Austin.

The neighbor’s grape vines are supported by the fence.

The door leads to the kitchen. There are three more window boxes the same as this one on the wall around the corner. They are all planted with a perennial herb garden that the tenant need merely water.

The street is well lit by the neighbors.

The wine bottle is nestled into a clay plant nanny, which keeps the plant roots watered.

The building in the left is four condos. The house is the first one on the right.

Note the four hooks on the right wall that can be used for lanterns.

Looking from the kitchen outside to the side paths.

The window above the kitchen sink.

See the photo above. The hay racks are now planted with herbs.

Looking from the kitchen door toward the private gate to the street.

The boxes have all been planted with herbs.

The side paths are wide enough for a cafe table and chsirs.

The window faces East and is very sunny in the mornings.

There are led under cabinet lights.

The kitchen accessories are rented with the house.

Staircase light fixture with Edison led bulb.

Original 1831 staircase

This is the office or bonus room, second floor front, which includes built-in shelving and a non functioning fireplace.

The living room includes a non functioning fireplace and built-in shelving.

The eat-in kitchen includes a wood floor.

The gas convection range includes an oversized oven.

Some neighborhood favorites

@walterpinestudio

Serene and beautiful waterfront Washington Ave Green Park at Delaware and Washington Avenues, 3 blocks from the house @washingtonavepier

@hungrypigeonphilly

@philadelphiajavaco

@headhousebooks

@shottowercoffee

@neighborhoodramen

Mario Lanza Park

@oxcoffee roasters

#shottowerplayground

Window views

Kitchen sink window, faces East

2nd floor back bedroom. What a distracting view!

View from 3rd floor deck door

2nd floor back bedroom East window looking into neighbors’ large private garden